The Epicland X9 starts at a limited-time discounted price of 279,800 yuan ($41,460), with key rivals including the Aito M9 and Li Auto’s Li L9. Read more…
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BYD teases China launch of Shark pickup over 2 years after overseas debut
BYD released official images of the Shark, bringing the pickup a step closer to a domestic launch following its overseas debut. Read more…
GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland launches GX7, targeting extended-range SUV market
The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with a limited-time starting price of 229,900 yuan ($34,060). Read more…
IM Motors launches next-gen LS6 from $29,320 with up to 782 km range
The next-generation LS6 comes standard with a by-wire chassis and an 800-volt platform, taking on the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. Read more…
Chinese automakers could sell 1.7 million vehicles a year in US by 2038 if allowed in
Chinese automakers could capture 11% of annual US new car sales by 2038 if allowed into the market, according to Mobility Global. Read more…
Buick refreshes Electra E7 after just 5 months, adding features and power
The refreshed Buick Electra E7 arrives just 5 months after its initial rollout, underscoring pressure on joint-venture brands to catch up in China. Read more…
Nio opens its first fully solar-powered battery swap station in China
The battery swap station in Xinjiang uses solar power and energy storage to operate off-grid. Read more…
BYD Denza launches Z9S electric sedan with range of up to 1,100 km
The Denza Z9S starts at 255,800 yuan ($37,910), 64,000 yuan lower than its pre-sales price. Read more…
Geely takes on BYD with system charging EVs to 70% in 4.5 minutes
Geely’s system took just 4 minutes and 30 seconds to charge from 10% to 70% in real-world tests, beating BYD’s 5 minutes. Read more…
China NEV retail sales fall 9% in first 20 days of September, outperforming broader market
NEV retail sales totaled 596,000 from September 1-20, accounting for 67.9% of passenger car retail sales. Read more…
Nio extends HERE partnership beyond Firefly to full European lineup
The companies will explore technologies supporting NOA and Nio World Model, laying the groundwork for future assisted driving capabilities in Europe. Read more…
Li Auto moves 2026 i6 launch to late October, keeps early November deliveries
Li Auto said the adjustment aims to shorten customers’ waits after ordering. Reservations were previously scheduled to open in late September. Read more…
BYD races to finish 2,000 highway flash charging stations before holiday rush
BYD’s 2,000th highway flash charging station will open on September 24, about 3 months ahead of its original year-end schedule. Read more…
Nio Onvo adds $890 design package to boost L90’s appeal
Onvo is seeking to boost the large electric SUV’s appeal with exterior and interior updates. Read more…
BYD launches mass hiring at its largest production base as output ramps up, exports surge
BYD is recruiting more than 8,000 workers across multiple facilities at its Xi’an production base. Read more…
Nissan launches updated N7 sedan in China with limited-time starting price of $16,290
The updated Nissan N7 starts at 109,900 yuan for a limited time and adds LiDAR-equipped variants to enhance driver assistance. Read more…
Voyah launches Dream 9 in further push into premium MPV market
The Voyah Dream 9 starts at 419,900 yuan ($62,250) in China and will enter overseas right-hand-drive markets in November. Read more…
Zeekr begins volume shipments of 9X SUV to UAE in global push
The Zeekr 9X starts at 369,900 dirhams ($100,720) in the UAE. Read more…
CATL begins trial cell production at planned 100 GWh Hungary plant
The Hungarian plant will become CATL’s largest production base outside China once all facilities are ready. Read more…
China state media rebuts ‘de-CATLization,’ warns of battery supply chain price competition
A media outlet under MIIT says supply chain diversification should not be portrayed as a confrontation between automakers and battery producers. Read more…
